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FAMILY

Marionette and puppet shows put on by the Balboa Park Puppet Guild include “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” May 28–June 1; “The Magic of Ventriloquism,” June 4-8; “Jack and the Beanstalk,” June 11-15; “Pico’s Pail,” June 18-22; “Cinderella,” June 25-29. Shows are Wed.-Fri. at 10 a.m., 11:30 & 1, Sat. & Sun. at 11, 1 & 2:30. Summer showtimes begin June 17: Wed.-Sun. at 11 a.m., 1 & 2:30. Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre (near the Air & Space Museum), Balboa Park, 619-544-9203; balboaparkpuppets.com.

Birch Aquarium hosts “Grunion Groupies,” a fun, informative lecture on the elusive California grunion, May 24—June 15: Sat. 11-11:30, Sun. 1-1:30, with a grunion run June 4 at 9:30 p.m. The “Wonders of Water” exhibit lets patrons of all ages explore the wet stuff with three outdoor water-play stations. “Feeling the Heat: The Climate Challenge” educates about global warming. “The Art of Deception” exposes the secrets of camouflage. Open daily 9-5. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, 858-534-FISH (3474); aquarium.ucsd.edu.

Legoland California offers a new interactive musical, Journey to the Lost Temple, June 3–Sept. 5. 1 Legoland Dr., Carlsbad, 760-918-LEGO; legoland.com.

The New Children’s Art Museum opens with a 19-artist exhibit, “childsplay,” thru May 2009, and offers summer programs for age groups from first grade all the way through high school, starting June 23. Thur.-Tues. 9-4. 200 W. Island Ave., downtown, 619-233-8792; thinkplaycreate.org.

Pacific Children’s Theatre presents an original musical adaptation of the popular children’s book Stone Soup, May 25 at 2, May 30 at 7, May 31 & June 1 at 2. At the Mission Hills United Church of Christ, 4060 Jackdaw St., 619-920- 2838; pacificchildrenstheatre.org.

At the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center: “Tinkering,” opening June 21, takes the idea of a hands-on exhibition seriously. “Strange Matter” delves into materials science, thru Sept. 3. “Listen Here! Making Sense of Sound” speaks to the science behind sound, thru June 8. “So Watt! An Illuminating Look at Energy” takes a peek at power. “Origins in Space,” a photographic display, demonstrates the role scientific discoveries play in our everyday lives. “Gallery of Illusions and Perceptions” demonstrates how your mind and body work together——and sometimes against each other——to make sense of the world around you. “Aging for All Ages” discusses the process of aging. “Kid City” lets youngsters 6 and under experience the wonders of the everyday working world. “The Sky Tonight” planetarium show is the first Wed. of the month at 7. Family Science Days are the third Sat. of the month, 12-3. 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-238-1233; rhfleet.org.

At the San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park, Family Day events illustrating basics of flight-related lessons take place the second Sat. of the month at 12:30, 1:30 & 2:30. 2001 Pan American Plaza, 619-234-8291; sandiegoairandspace.org.

Family fun at the San Diego Natural History Museum: Wacky Science Sundays with Ms. Frizzle and the Magic School Bus, at 12:15 & 2:15, explore wild and wacky mysterious creatures and hands-on science. 619-232-3821, ext. 8; sdnhm.org/frizzle. Nature, Mommy and Me, a story time for budding naturalists, tells tales every second Thur. of the month at 11. San Diego Plant Family Forum offers classes about local flora and fauna found in San Diego County, every Wed., 6:30-8:30. 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-255-0203; sdnhm.org.

A variety of classic toy trains toot their way through the San Diego Model Railroad Museum’s American Flyer exhibit, thru June 1. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park; 619-696-0199; sdmrm.org.

Sesame Street Live: When Elmo Grows Up takes over the San Diego Sports Arena for songs and furry, feathered Muppet fun, June 26 at 7, June 27 at 10:30, June 28 at 10:30 (benefit for KPBS) & 2, June 29 at 1 & 4:30. 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., 619-224-4174; sandiegoarena.com, kpbs.org/sesame.

SeaWorld debuts its Sesame Street attraction with family-friendly rides and games, May 24. 500 Sea World Dr., Mission Bay, 619-266-3901; seaworld.com.

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MUSIC

Fair Enough
Ready to spend another summer at the San Diego County Fair trying to figure out who’s still in your favorite bands? Boston, the classic rockers who still boast arguably the best debut rock album in history, performs on the Del Mar Fairgrounds’ Grandstand Stage (July 3), but without original lead singer Brad Delp, who died last year at 55. Delp is replaced by Stryper frontman Michael Sweet and Tommy DeCarlo, a fan who posted his Boston covers on his MySpace page and ended up in the band. Soul legends Earth, Wind & Fire play June 20 without original lead singer Maurice White, but coleader Phillip Bailey remains in the fold. Grand Funk Rail road appears without original lead singer Mark Farner, while the Guess Who rocks without Burton Cummings, one of the best voices in rock history (both bands play June 17). The fair also offers a reggae festival (June 14), La Arrolladora Banda El Limón with Los Rieleros del Norte (June 15), actor/comedian Sinbad (June 18), Doodlebops (June 21), B.B. King (June 26), Fergie (June 27), a gospel festival (June 28), “Weird Al” Yankovic (June 30), Sugarland (July 1), Little Big Town (July 2) and KC & the Sunshine Band (July 4). More information: 858-755-1161; sdfair.com.
——JAMIE RENO

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MUSEUMS

At the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum: “Innocence Is Questionable” features works by San Diego artists Raul Guerrero, Jean Lowe, May-ling Martinez, Iana Quesnell, Ernest Silva and Yvonne Venegas, thru May 31. “Contemporary Ruin: A Selection of Prints from the Los Angeles Printmaking Society” runs June 28–Sept. 28. Tues.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 12-4. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, 760-839-4120; artcenter.org.

Coronado Museum of History & Art displays “Talismans of the Turkoman: Traditions of a Warrior Tribe,” thru May 26. Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. & Sun. 10-5. 1100 Orange Ave., Coronado, 619-522-8754; coronadohistory.org.

At Lux Art Institute: Julie Heffernan’s elaborate self-portraits, thru May 31. Daniel Wheeler presents his new photographic collection, “GULP (Generative Urban Landscape Project),” and work-in-progress, Blindspot, June 6–July 12 (reception June 7, 5:30-7). Family Day is June 14, 1-4; Lux@Night is June 18, 7-9; both events are free. Thur. & Fri. 1-5, Sat. 11-5. 1550 South El Camino Real, Encinitas, 760-436-6611, luxartinstitute.org.

At Mingei International Museum: “Forms in Fiber & Wood” by designer Jerimiah Maloney opens June 7. “Hungarian Folk Magic——The Art of Joseph Domjan,” thru Aug. 31. “American Viewing Stones——Natural Art in the Asian Tradition” and “Chinese Woodblock Prints——The Ten Bamboo School,” ongoing. Tues.-Sun. 10-4. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-239-0003; mingei.org. Mingei’s North County satellite offers an exhibit of toys and kites, “Art of Play,” thru June 29. “Artful Armadillos,” thru Sept. 7, features more than 50 representations of the armor-plated mammals. Tues.-Sat. 11-5 (second Sat. 10-8), Sun. noon-4. 155 W. Grand Ave., Escondido.

At the downtown site of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (1001 & 1100 Kettner Blvd., 619-234-1001): “Maya Lin: Systematic Landscapes,” thru June 30, features recent sculptures, drawings and large-scale installations. The Cerca Series, thru July 6, features Nina Katchadourian and Joshua Mosley. Wed.-Mon. 11-5 (Thur. till 7). At the La Jolla location (700 Prospect St., 858-454-3541): Neon sculptures and light-room installations are the focus of “Elusive Signs: Bruce Nauman Works with Light,” May 25–Aug. 31. “Selections from Skeet McAuley: The Garden of Golf,” thru June 22. Thur.-Tues. 11-5 (Thur. till 7). mcasd.org.

At the Museum of Making Music: “The Violin in America: Old World Tradition, New World Sound,” thru Sept. 7. “That Beatles Sound: Recording @ Abbey Road,” thru July 31. Tues.-Sun. 10-5. 5790 Armada Dr., Carlsbad, 877-551-9976; museumofmakingmusic.org.

At the Museum of Photographic Arts: “Picturing the Process: Portraiture Through the Lens,” thru July 6. “Flesh: Portraits by Gary Schneider,” thru Sept. 14. “Humanitas: Images of India by Frederic Roberts,” thru Sept. 7. Tues.-Sun. 10-5 (Thur. till 9). 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-238-7559; mopa.org.

Ongoing exhibits at the San Diego Air & Space Museum: “Dawn of Powered Flight,” “World War I,” “The Golden Age of Flight,” “World War II” and “The Jet Age.” At Gillespie Field (335 Kenney St., El Cajon), the museum presents the Kit, Model & Aviation Collectable Show, June 21, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Museum open daily 10-4:30. 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, 619-234-8291; sandiegoairandspace.org.

At the San Diego Art Institute’s Museum of the Living Artist: Dan Adams’ “Detour” and Michele Guieu’s “Here It’s Peace,” June 5–July 15. Tues.-Sat. 10-4, Sun noon-4. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-236-0011; sandiego-art.org.

The San Diego Hall of Champions features exhibits on surfing, baseball-card art, Thoroughbred horse racing, Tony Hawk and locals who’ve achieved national fame. The “San Diego Wrestling” exhibit focuses on Stephen Neal. Daily 10-4:30. 2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, 619-234-2544; sdhoc.com.

San Diego Historical Society (619-232-6203; sandiegohistory.org) attractions: “Building an Early Identity: One Place, Many Cultures” is the second phase of a developing core exhibition, “Place of Promise: Stories of San Diego.” “Dressing a City: Selected Styles from Marston’s Department Store, 1878-1961” takes a tour of San Diego’s longtime hometown store, with fashions and accessories. Daily 10-5. 1649 El Prado, Casa de Balboa, Balboa Park. The Serra Museum show cases an exhibit “Celebrating 80 Years.” See how native peoples used the area above Old Town, long before the Spanish and the Mexicans came here, in “Life on Presidio Hill.” Daily 10-4:30. 2727 Presidio Dr., Presidio Park. Historic Marston House is open Fri.-Sun. 10-4:30. 3525 Seventh Ave., Balboa Park.

At the San Diego Museum of Art: “Georgia O’Keeffe and the Women of the Stieglitz Circle,” May 24–Sept. 28, features more than 80 paintings, drawings and photographs. “Designs on Each Other: Indian Paintings and European Prints” and “Mexico: Promise and Possibility,” both thru June 15. “Inside the Wave: Six San Diego/Tijuana Artists Construct Social Art,” thru June 22. “Tastes in Asian Art,” thru July 13. “A Portrait of America: Selections from SDMA’s Permanent Collection,” ongoing. Tues.-Sun. 10-6 (Thur. till 9). 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-232-7931; sdmart.org.

At the San Diego Museum of Man: “People, Posters and Politics: China 1955-1999” features the work of Chinese artist Yang Xianrang. The Tower After Hours monthly event focuses on global cultures through regional food, dance and music, June 26, 6-8. Daily 10-4:30. 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-239-2001; museumofman.org.

At the San Diego Natural History Museum: “A Day in Pompeii,” featuring excavated art and artifacts, thru June 15. “Dangerous Volcanoes of the World,” with satellite images and photos of the world’s active volcanoes, thru June 15. “Enraptured: Works by Mitch Dobrowner,” a collection of surreal photography, thru Aug. 3. “Aerial Portraits of the American West: Photographs by John Shelton,” thru Nov. 2. “Fossil Mysteries,” exploring the fossil history of our region, looks at the development of life today using the window of the past, with interactive displays that let visitors play paleontologist. Daily 10-5. 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-255-0205; sdnhm.org.

At the Timken Museum of Art: The Putnam Foundation Collection is on permanent display, with European old-master paintings, Russian icons and American art as the primary focus. Museum admission is free. Tues.-Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 1:30-4:30. 1500 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-239-5548; timkenmuseum.org.

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